A woman is threatened her family will be killed if she doesn't pay up. What sounds like a horror movie is actually a real life phone scam being played out. Now, police are warning others especially the elderly to be aware.

In light of recent fatal fires, Fire Commissioner Adam K. Thiel on Friday offered critical information on fire safety and urged residents to take simple but important steps toward protecting themselves and their homes. Get smoke alarms. Have one on each floor of your home and test them weekly.

The first Mayfair Spring Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, April 14, along Frankford Avenue from St. Vincent Street to Brighton Street. Hours will be from noon to 3 p.m., with a kickoff news...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Your water bill may be going up. The Philadelphia Water Department has asked for a phased-in rate increase, totaling 10.5 percent by September of 2020. Water Commissioner Debra McCarty says the rate increase would cover capital improvements to water mains and sewers and upgrades at treatment plants.

DRCC organizes food drive, partners with River Wards and Northeast Philly businesses to support Bridesburg Food Pantry Star News | By Melissa Komar Existing as a nonprofit often means depending on grants and the generosity of others. The Delaware River City Corporation is one of those nonprofits and, having experienced the benevolence of the community...

While kids were inside a rec center in Mayfair, someone shot a man right outside the front door. Now, police are on the hunt for the suspect. Neighbors went running to their windows as gunfire rang out at the Lower Mayfair Rec Center playground just before 6 p.m. Monday night.

EZ PLUMBING PERMIT - REPLACEMENT OF CURB TRAP, FAI, OPENING PMT #201802751 AS PER THE 2004 PHILA. PLUMBING CODE. "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION."

From a FB friend....,Hello,
There is a man that collects scrap metal etc. in his truck. He lives on Jackson Street right off Cottman Avenue. I can see him in my alley way when he pulls in since I live on Cottman Avenue. Just now he pulled in and took out a bright blue (appeared to be a men’s) bike. He took it in his back driveway and then got back in his truck and drove away. If anyone posts about a missing bike that fits this description it may be there’s. I find it hard to believe someone would put out a bike like that in the trash.
A concerned neighbor -

Frankford Ave between Solly and Ashburner will be closed for contruction several months in 2018. https://www.governor.pa.gov/governor-wolf-announces-rehabilitation-work-begin-seven-bridges-including-americas-oldest-philadelphia-region

Gov. Wolf Announces Work to Start on Bridges, including America's Oldest

King of Prussia, PA - The Wolf Administration announced today that construction is scheduled to begin Monday, March 26, on an improvement project to rehabilitate seven structurally deficient bridges in Philadelphia, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. The first bridge scheduled for construction is the U.S.

To let people know we will not be holding the Egg Hunt this year. If you still want to be active in the community come out and help us Spring Clean the playground as part of the Philly Spring Clean Up on April 7th. All ages are welcome!

Travel Restrictions Scheduled Next Week On Philadelphia State Highways

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (CBS) - Travel restrictions are scheduled next week on several state highways in Philadelphia for bridge inspections, PennDOT announced Friday. The work schedule is as follows: · Monday, March 12, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, lane restrictions are scheduled on 26th Street between Interstate 76 and Hartranft Street; · Monday, March 12, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, lane restrictions are scheduled on the ramp from eastbound I-76 to U.S.

Time to sign up to volunteer on Saturday, April 7, 2018 getting the Mayfair Memorial Playground ready for a busy spring, summer and fall! Click the link below, select "Near Northeast" under project sites and Mayfair Memorial Playground is approximately 8 projects down! Clean-up starts at 9am and we have projects for all ages and abilities! Gardening, painting, raking and more! Please wear work clothes, long sleeves and if you have gloves and gardening tools, bring them! Thank you for your time and help!! http://www.psc.levlanedev.net/1/volunteerProject/neighborhood

Philly Spring Cleanup

Learn what residents and businesses need to know about trash collection and recycling.

Police: Mother, Daughter, 3, Struck By Driver While Walking On Sidewalk In Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A woman and her children were struck after police say a driver lost control of their vehicle on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. It happened around 8 p.m. in the 3200 block of Tyson Avenue. Police say a 36-year-old woman was walking with her two children when the driver of a white Toyota lost control and jumped the curb.

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